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An old man concludeth from his knowing mankind that they know him too and that maketh him very wary.

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An old man concludeth from his knowing mankind that they know him too and that maketh him very wary.

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About George Saville

George Alan Saville (born 1 June 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Millwall and the Northern Ireland national team.
Saville began his senior career with Chelsea but did not make a first team appearance. His first professional games came on loan at Millwall and Brentford respectively. George is the younger brother of fellow Chelsea youth product Jack Saville..